Accounting Associate

A well-established, mission-driven financial organization is seeking an Accounting Associate to join its finance team. The Accounting Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls across a variety of accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Update daily market values for investment accounts
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice tracking and payment processing
• Initiate electronic payments and banking transactions
• Support grant and fund transfer processing, including electronic file uploads
• Assist with audit preparation (mid-year and year-end)
• Process incoming cash activity (wires, checks, credit cards)
• Maintain and track fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Support account maintenance and closing processes
• Assist with reporting, administrative, and operational projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of general accounting experience, including general knowledge of investment operations
• Understanding of GAAP principles
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively